Head of Support and Community Services in Edinburgh

Care Support Scotland is a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, providing those who need us with support that ranges from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services. Guided by our values of Respect and Compassion, we empower both the people we support and our colleagues to Thrive every day.

The Head of Corporate Services is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for the effective management and development of the organisation's corporate functions, with a primary professional lead for finance, accounting and financial governance. The postholder will ensure strong financial stewardship, robust governance, and high-quality corporate support that enables safe, effective and sustainable delivery of care and support services. The role plays a critical part in organisational resilience, assurance to the Board, and delivery of the Workforce Excellence and financial sustainability strategies.

• Act as the organisation's lead officer for Corporate Services, contributing to the Senior Leadership Team and organisational strategy.
• Provide clear, high-quality assurance to the Board on financial performance, risk, compliance and governance.
• Lead on organisational planning, budget setting and long-term financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with charity law, financial regulations, funder requirements, and internal governance frameworks.
• Hold overall responsibility for financial management, accounting and control, including:

• Management accounts, budgets, forecasting and cashflow.
• Statutory accounts, external audit and year-end processes.
• Payroll oversight and pension arrangements.

• Provide strategic oversight of Corporate Services functions, including (as applicable):

• Finance and payroll
• Governance and compliance
• Digital systems and data
• Corporate policies and procedures

• Lead on corporate risk management, including maintenance of the organisational risk register.
• Support regulatory compliance by providing financial and governance assurance that complements service-level quality and Care Inspectorate requirements.
• Ensure appropriate policies, delegations and controls are in place and reviewed regularly.
• Support funding, tender and contract arrangements through robust financial input and due diligence.
• Promote a culture of openness, accountability and learning across Corporate Services and the wider organisation.
• Champion equality, diversity, fair work and wellbeing in leadership practice.

• CCAB-qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in finance and/or leadership.
• Senior level responsibility for finance and accounting, including budgets, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
• Experience of working with or reporting to a Board or Trustees, providing clear financial assurance.
• Leadership experience within a complex organisation, ideally within the third sector, health, social care or public service environment.
• Experience of managing auditors and external financial scrutiny.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial management, accounting standards and controls.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information clearly to non-specialists.
• Sound understanding of risk management, governance and compliance.
• Experience in the care and support, social care or charity sector.
• Knowledge of Care Inspectorate, commissioning or local authority funding environments.
• Experience contributing to organisational change, growth or transformation.
• Understanding of charity governance and regulatory requirements.

At Care Support Scotland, caring isn’t just a job, it’s who we are. Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.

• Pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Financial Flexibility – Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
• Contribution to HSF Health Plan – supporting your everyday health needs
• Generous annual leave – 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
• Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
• Support with funded qualifications
• Career development and progression opportunities